No, there are a number of green building certification programs today besides LEED. These include ENERGY STAR, American Lung Health House, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Green Building Initiative (GBI), and more.
All Questions
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Is LEED the only green building certification program?
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What is LEED?
The LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings. LEED was first developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1998 as a way to encourage the development and implementation of green building practices. LEED has become the pre-eminent green building rating system in the U.S.
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What is LEED?
The LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings. LEED was first developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1998 as a way to encourage the development and implementation of green building practices. LEED has become the pre-eminent green building rating system in the U.S.
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How are credit points awarded under LEED?
Credits are awarded based on five categories of performance: Sustainable Sites, Energy and Atmosphere, Water Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, Materials and Resources. Within each of these credit areas a project can earn a certain amount of points. Projects can earn additional points under an Innovation in Design category, through demonstrating exceptional performance above LEED requirements. The number of points the project earns determines the level of LEED Certification the project receives.
